AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM Spoilers Reveal Whether Amber Heard's Mera Lives Or Dies In The Movie

AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM Spoilers Reveal Whether Amber Heard's Mera Lives Or Dies In The Movie

There's been heaps of speculation about Amber Heard's role as Mera in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and we finally have details about whether the character survives and the amount of screentime she has...

By JoshWilding - Dec 20, 2023 02:12 PM EST

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's defamation battle saw a lot of dirty laundry aired in the courtroom last year, and while the Pirates of the Caribbean star was the victor from a legal standpoint (Heard was found liable in all three matters of defamation), both their careers have suffered. 

While Depp is slowly attempting to mount a comeback, Heard seems to have been largely ostracised from Hollywood. It's been widely reported she was unhappy with her role in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom being cut down in response to the bad press, while she's levelled some pretty wild accusations at her co-star, Jason Momoa as well (Heard alleges that he showed up on set drunk and dressed like Depp). 

So, exactly what happens to Mera in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom? We've been sent some early details about the character's fate and Heard's screen time. 

During the sequel's opening scenes, we learn that four years have passed since the events of Aquaman and, in that time, Arthur Curry and Mera have married and had a child. They live on the surface in Thomas Curry's lighthouse and occasionally travel back to Atlantis to fulfil their duties as the kingdom's monarchs. 

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When Black Manta returns, Mera is there when Arthur meets with Atlantis council and later part of a battle with the villain when the returning villain attempts to invade the undersea nation. During the fight, Manta wounds Mera with his lasers...but she survives!

This leads to her being sidelined for a huge chunk of the movie, hence why Arthur has no other choice than to seek help from his half-brother Orm (we're sure you'll remember Wan defending Heard's reduced role by saying he wanted to instead focus on the relationship between the brothers). 

Mera does, however, return during the final battle to fend off Black Manta and, as she attempts to rescue her and Aquaman's son, the villain throws his black trident at her...only for the hero to survive when Orm catches it before it can reach her!

We'll be taking a deep dive into Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's ending tomorrow, but yes, Amber Heard's Mera survives the events of this movie. With the DCEU reaching its end, though, this will still be the last time we see the character on screen. 

Director James Wan and Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa - along with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman - return in the sequel to the highest-grossing DC film of all time: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

The movie splashes down into theaters on December 22.

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EgoEgor
EgoEgor - 12/20/2023, 2:10 PM
There's gonna be a lot of rage in the comments.

But honestly, what does it matter when the whole franchise is dead.
Vigor
Vigor - 12/20/2023, 2:17 PM
@EgoEgor - people really shouldn't care this much
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 12/20/2023, 3:19 PM
@EgoEgor - Yeah, just don't go see it. Simple. Only a year and a half till Superman Legacy and this'll all be just a bad dream.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 12/20/2023, 2:10 PM
They should’ve just killed everyone at the end in this movie once the studio announced Gunn would rebutt the DCU. Literally just kill Superman, Batman and Wonderwoman in the opening act.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 12/20/2023, 2:19 PM
@slickrickdesigns - I think that'd be a good way to open COIE down the line. Make the DCEU Pariah's universe (i.e. the first universe that gets destroyed by the Anti-Monitor)
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 12/20/2023, 2:14 PM
Black Manta out here trying to give the people what they want and that little brat Orm just getting in the way 🙄
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 12/20/2023, 2:41 PM
@FireandBlood - Orm is kinda a b1tch.
Tho was awesome in Watchmen.
dragon316
dragon316 - 12/20/2023, 2:15 PM
I still plan see this does it matter who’s in this movie I hate Seth rogen movies I still see them and honestly will fans would have watched antman 3 if court trials happens before movie was released ? That’s question should answered will fans pass on antman 3 miss chance see kang in movie
WhatIfRickJames
WhatIfRickJames - 12/20/2023, 2:18 PM
REVEAL
Matchesz
Matchesz - 12/20/2023, 2:21 PM
I can like Amber Heard as Mera without liking her as a person, she's still hot with red hair to me. Ezra Miller also did really good when he needed to be emotional in the Flash. Gotta give DC credit for not giving up on their actors and letting the show go on and not wanting to ruin the immersion, I feel they dont get enough credit for that...
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 12/20/2023, 2:42 PM
@Matchesz - My thoughts exactly.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 12/20/2023, 4:46 PM
@Matchesz - yeah because keeping Ezra Miller was the right thing to do.



He was a Horrible Berry Allen.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 12/21/2023, 4:59 AM
@Matchesz - "I feel they dont get enough credit for that..." or box office evidently, lmao
KWilly
KWilly - 12/20/2023, 2:22 PM
Oh, so this movie plays it ridiculously safe? Come on... It's the last movie in the DCEU, they should've gone balls off the walls crazy with it lol
LSHF
LSHF - 12/20/2023, 2:22 PM
I'm glad her character survived (I'm not a fan of heroes dying unnecessarily).

It looks like there will be lots of cool scenes in the movie, so I'll see it.
TheLobster
TheLobster - 12/20/2023, 2:23 PM
Boooooo kill her and the child you bastards! Hahaha
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 12/20/2023, 2:43 PM
@TheLobster - It would be cool to see Mommoa lose an arm while saving his son.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 12/20/2023, 3:21 PM
@TheLobster - current cbms don't have half the balls that the comics did decades and decades ago.
Alucard28
Alucard28 - 12/20/2023, 2:27 PM
I don't care if she is in the movie. Her Hollywood career is over anyway.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 12/20/2023, 2:44 PM
@Alucard28 - She could always do porn....
Apophis71
Apophis71 - 12/20/2023, 2:47 PM
@lazlodaytona - Speciality watersports porn? or... nah. not going there, lol.
SpiderParker
SpiderParker - 12/20/2023, 2:38 PM
Oh [frick], now the fans will cry for #RestoreTheAquaverse just to see Mera die in the next part.
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 12/20/2023, 2:54 PM
YEAH! ANOTHER "REVEAL" FROM JOSH!!!
Forthas
Forthas - 12/20/2023, 2:58 PM
"With the DCEU reaching its end, though, this will still be the last time we see the character on screen"

Not if she is a friend of James Gunn.
AvalonX
AvalonX - 12/20/2023, 3:00 PM
eh, does it even matter?

Its a double standard that Depp got fired but she didn't but whatever.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 12/20/2023, 3:14 PM

No. one. cares.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 12/20/2023, 3:23 PM
They should've replaced her with Deborah Ann Woll and then they wouldn't have felt the need to reduce Mera's role.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 12/20/2023, 3:43 PM
"...occasionally travel back to Atlantis to fulfil their duties as the kingdom's monarchs."

They don't even reside in the area that they preside over! Atlantis needs monarchs who are PRESENT 24/7!

Rocktopus for king!
Knightrider
Knightrider - 12/20/2023, 4:19 PM
@GhostDog - Well… I guess the English monarchy don’t in many nations they claim to rule. Also, monarchies don’t do anything so them being there or not probably doesn’t mean mich
GhostDog
GhostDog - 12/20/2023, 4:20 PM
@Knightrider - they actually do have a hand in governance I think right? Arthur and Mera. At least in the comics. They have their councils and what not but they do make authoritiative decisions that impact the populace and law, etc.
Knightrider
Knightrider - 12/20/2023, 10:53 PM
@GhostDog - I think in the UK it is basically symbolic.

As for colonies, I think more people are starting to see that their wealth, status is built on some pretty horrific acts, some of which were committed under Elizabeth’s reign, and that has them debating the need for a royal family.

ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 12/21/2023, 5:02 AM
@Knightrider - Every country was born in blood and immorality. Every single one. Nobody stands up and declares themselves king without having to kill everyone who disagrees.
S8R8M
S8R8M - 12/20/2023, 6:41 PM
I haven't Heard of her. Hahahaha

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